IMPHAL: Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday welcomed 46 cadres of KCP-Taibanganba back to the mainstream and urged them to embrace peace and normal life at a Home Coming Ceremony held at the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal.
Welcoming the cadres, the chief minister urged them to reunite with their families and communities and contribute positively to the development of Manipur. He also encouraged them to make constructive use of the opportunity for reintegration and contribute towards lasting peace, reconciliation and restoration of normalcy in the state.
During the ceremony, the 46 cadres surrendered 20 arms, 216 rounds of ammunition and three explosives.
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Speaking to reporters, KCP chairman Taibanganba said the group had been in the mainstream before the crisis began in May 2023. However, following the outbreak of the crisis, they were compelled to take up arms again to protect and guard the people, he said.
He said the group decided to return to the mainstream once again as normalcy is gradually returning to the state.
Taibangamba said people had also been suggesting that the group return to the mainstream. He said the group listened to the people’s appeal, adding that they consider the voice of the people as the voice of god.
The programme was attended by senior ministers, civil administration officials, DGp, Manipur Police personnel, security forces and other dignitaries.
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